Thursday, August 16, 2018

DAILY READINGS: 1 Samuel 25:1-12; Isaiah 63:15-64:12; Romans 7:7-25

I alone am left. 1 Kings 19:10, 14, NKJV

Loneliness in the service of God can be a devastating thing: Jonah was alone, David was alone, Moses was alone. Alone for, or with God is one thing. However, when a servant of God feels alone from God, that is very dangerous. Sometimes the potent blend of loneliness and busyness is deadly. It’s good to be busy for God and alone with God, but when these two qualities mix in an off-balance way, it can be destructive. The key is combining serving with others yet allowing time alone with God. This allows for accountability and companionship. May God help us to find that happy balance. —N. C. Funston

Hiding in Thee, hiding in Thee,
Thou blessed Rock of Ages, I’m hiding in Thee. —William Cushing